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corrine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
joshknape's review against another edition
2.0
This was not the worst Star Dreck book I've ever read, but it's one of the reasons I dislike Jeri Taylor's characterizations.
rmgilchrist's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really enjoyed the formative stories of past Janeway. The current story only served to tie the past stories together and it was pretty boring.
I do wish more was made of the female relationships Janeway had, as they were , it seemed they only drove the story to the next man she should meet. I think Kathryn would be better at maintaining female friendships. I do t care for the “not like other girls” energy.
I do wish more was made of the female relationships Janeway had, as they were , it seemed they only drove the story to the next man she should meet. I think Kathryn would be better at maintaining female friendships. I do t care for the “not like other girls” energy.
moholub's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A fun dive into the history of a prominent Star Trek character. Focuses on building out her back story, alternating with a fun Star Trek A-Plot to keep the story moving. Taylor creates a great roadmap of Janeway's life, leading her to the captain's chair through all the up's and down's of a life devoted to science, and to the stars.
glitterkitter's review against another edition
A good backstory to Janeway. The "present day" story is pretty boring though, and doesn't connect well with the flashbacks to all the various points of Janeway's life. It feels like it's just there to be filler and make the backstory feel less disjointed when it leaps around.
I did not remember so much of this book revolving around romantic entanglements and it felt like that got too much attention to me.
I did not remember so much of this book revolving around romantic entanglements and it felt like that got too much attention to me.
notamy's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
pandagopanda's review against another edition
2.0
As a Janeway fan, of course I enjoyed this read, but I would have much preferred a straight telling of her backstory, rather than this interspersed-flashbacks format. The "current" Voyager story (fairly run of the mill - exploring the remnants of a mysterious race on a new planet, with threat from the Kazon) didn't really add any value to the backstory, and didn't tie in at all. There is a slightly forced tie-in right at the end, but all it does is emphasise her resilience, which was already well understood from the backstory thread. I will say, that, as a low-key Trekkie, this is the first Star Trek novel I have read, so I make no judgement on where Mosaic sits in the general scheme or style of Star Trek and/or Voyager-specific novels, but simply as a story and as a piece of Kathryn Janeway.
I am really looking forward to the upcoming "The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway" by Una McCormack.
I am really looking forward to the upcoming "The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway" by Una McCormack.
augie_lou's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A wonderful exploration of the character Kathryn Janeway.
bookshelvesoverflowing's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
mirpanda277's review against another edition
4.0
A thoroughly good read for this Janeway fan. I think the one objective complaint I have is that the story glazes over how her friendships (with other girls) shaped her. Her female friendships were only catalysts to the next guy, it seemed to me. At least her relationship with her sister was something of substance. Ultimately the story left me with the impression that Taylor thought Janeway was a "Idk why but I just can't be friends with other women" kind of woman--and I. Hate. That. And strong, female leaders were glimpsed but never formed a true connection with Janeway.
Moving to subjective, personal opinion territory, I also (ironically) wish there had been more romantic action with the men! (Not Cheb tho.) I was craving a romantic/sexual scene with both Justin and Hobbes. But this was a sci-fi/action read, not a romance novel, so I won't hold it against the book.
But half a star is deducted because I spent too much time in Neelix's head. On that point, Jeri Taylor: Thanks, I hate it.
Moving to subjective, personal opinion territory, I also (ironically) wish there had been more romantic action with the men! (Not Cheb tho.) I was craving a romantic/sexual scene with both Justin and Hobbes. But this was a sci-fi/action read, not a romance novel, so I won't hold it against the book.
But half a star is deducted because I spent too much time in Neelix's head. On that point, Jeri Taylor: Thanks, I hate it.